Toss These 16 Summer Skewers on the Grill for Dinner
Dana Sandonato
Dana Sandonato
Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!
With summer halfway over, you might be tired of burgers and hot dogs. Whether you’re a steak fanatic or more of a veggie devotee, we promise that there’s a kebab out there *just* for you. Check out our versatile collection below, fire up the grill, and get cookin’.
Dill Salmon and Zucchini Kebabs
Salmon, lemon, and dill are known to get along, and these kebabs prove it. Finish them off with a creamy yogurt sauce for a healthy indulgence. (via Appetites Anonymous)Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers
It’s hard to beat the summery flavor of grilled chicken, but this recipe amps it up with sweet peppers, tangy onions, and an herbaceous chimichurri. (via Get Inspired Everyday)Vegetable Souvlaki Rolls
Greek-marinated veggies are skewered, grilled, then folded into a naan or pita and drizzled with zesty yogurt sauce, making it perfect for lunch or a light dinner. (via One Teaspoon of Life)Easy Grilled Steakhouse Kebabs
Tender marinated beef is speared with robust mushrooms, onions, and crisp peppers before being tossed on the grill for a steak night made easy. (via The Chunky Chef)Grilled Red, White, and Blue Potato Skewers With Ranch Dressing
If your love for potatoes knows no limits, then you need these grilled gems in your life, stat. Just smother them in ranch dressing and you’re good to go. (via 40 Aprons)Korean Beef Skewers
These juicy beef skewers bring sweet and savory to your plate with a lip-smackin’ bulgogi marinade. Drool. (via Sweet Peas and Saffron)Grilled Veggie Skewers With Chimichurri Sauce
Delicious hunks of potatoes, peppers, mushrooms, and corn get the chimichurri treatment in this recipe. (via Minimalist Baker)Grilled Shrimp With Honey Garlic Lemon Glaze
Using nourishing ingredients, these sweet, tangy, and garlicky shrimp skewers are exactly what your summer needs. (via Eat Well 101)Kickin’ Chicken Skewers
If you believe that bacon belongs everywhere, try these finger-lickin’ bacon-wrapped chicken skewers forever — and that sweet and savory glaze can’t miss! (via Perfectlee Hungry)Steak Fajita Skewers With Cilantro Chimichurri
Skip the tortillas and turn your fajitas into grilled skewers with crunchy peppers, onions, mouth-watering steak, and a fresh cilantro chimichurri sauce that’ll knock your socks off. (via Recipe Runner)Grilled Greek Lamb Skewers
*Greek out* with these Whole30 and paleo-friendly skewers! With tender marinated lamb and crisp veggies, they’re as wholesome as they are tasty. (via What Great Grandma Ate)Tomato Basil Chicken Skewers
The refreshing flavors of a Caprese salad are brought to these chicken skewers with grape tomatoes and fresh basil, and it’s the best thing ever. (via Whitney Bond)Rosemary Pesto Grilled Shrimp
This GF weeknight wonder only takes 20 minutes to make. Shrimp is slathered with an aromatic homespun pesto for a summertime meal you’ll make over and over again. (via Wry Toast)Coq au Vin Blanc on Skewers
Oh em gee. This innovative spin on a French classic brings herbed chicken and veggies to the grill, and then smothers them with a white wine sauce. (via Away from the Box)Tofu Shawarma Skewers
These tasty shawarma skewers could sway any tofu skeptic with its tantalizing marinade and mix of crunchy vegetables. Serve them over a mountain of couscous, and you’ve got yourself a solid meal. (via Vegan Yak Attack)Grilled Lamb and Fig Skewers With Mint Pepper Glaze
Surprise your pals by grilling fresh figs alongside your lamb with a sweet, punchy, and cooling mint glaze. (via Panning the Globe)Dana Sandonato
Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!